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Barbers in Illinois
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$43,220
Median Salary
- Barbers in Illinois earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Barbers Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Barbers ranged from $23,110 to $60,690 with $43,220 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.11 to $29.18. The median hourly rate was $20.78.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.12 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.34.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Illinois Metros for Barbers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Barbers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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St. Louis, MO-IL | 270 | $22,590 |
Top States for Barbers Employment
View the list below to see where most Barbers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 3,790 | $28,820 |
California | 1,570 | $25,660 |
Pennsylvania | 1,230 | $24,780 |
North Carolina | 990 | $30,330 |
Florida | 970 | $19,490 |
Colorado | 720 | $30,110 |
Massachusetts | 540 | $39,160 |
Georgia | 420 | $24,360 |
Minnesota | 390 | $32,050 |
Missouri | 380 | $22,850 |
Maryland | 360 | $53,780 |
Kentucky | 300 | $36,150 |
Louisiana | 260 | $30,200 |
Alabama | 170 | $34,260 |
Connecticut | 50 | $27,040 |
Below are the states where Barbers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington | $54,180 |
Maryland | $53,780 |
Illinois | $43,220 |
Massachusetts | $39,160 |
District of Columbia | $38,310 |
Virginia | $37,090 |
Ohio | $36,560 |
Kentucky | $36,150 |
Iowa | $34,580 |
Alabama | $34,260 |
Related Careers in IL
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Occupation | IL Employment Total |
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What Major Will Prepare You For a Barber Career?
- Personal & Culinary Services
- Cosmetology
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, & Nail Instructor
- Hair Styling/Stylist & Hair Design
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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